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BJP Supporters Block Highway, Pelt Stones Over Poll Ticket Decision

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Supporters of BJP leader Narottam Mishra blocked a highway for 12 hours and pelted stones in protest against the party's candidate selection for the Datia assembly bypoll.
  • The BJP announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the Datia seat, a decision that angered Mishra's supporters.
  • The protest caused significant disruption, leading to the highway closure and instances of stone-pelting.

Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narottam Mishra staged a disruptive protest, blocking a highway for 12 hours and resorting to stone-pelting, following the party's announcement of a candidate for the Datia assembly bypoll.

The BJP had declared Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the Datia seat on Friday. This decision apparently angered Mishra's supporters, who expressed their strong disapproval through the protest.

The demonstration caused considerable disruption, leading to the prolonged closure of the highway. The situation escalated with reports of stone-pelting, indicating the intensity of the supporters' dissatisfaction with the party's choice.

This incident highlights internal party tensions and the strong reactions that can arise from candidate selections in political contests. The protest underscores the challenges faced by political parties in managing internal dissent and maintaining cohesion among their support bases.

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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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